The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has suspended Hon. Habibu Umar, a member representing Kirfi Local Government Area in the state House of Assembly, over allegations of insubordination and ties with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Reports indicate that Umar’s suspension stems from claims of disloyalty to the party, with accusations linking him to an alliance with Wike, who has been at odds with key PDP factions.
In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Sulaiman, the PDP State Chairman, Sama’ila Burga, stated that Umar was suspended following findings by the party’s Disciplinary Committee.
“Habibu Umar was issued with a query letter from the party dated 5th November 2024 for an act of insubordination as reported against him for violating Sections 58 (9) (1) and (f) of the Constitution of the Party 2017 (as amended).
“The said report was submitted to the Party from his Ward of Beni, which was duly signed by the entire Exco.
“Subsequent to the above, a disciplinary committee was constituted by the party dated 11th November 2024 in compliance with the Constitution, Chapter 10, Section (59) (1) 2017 (as amended).
“The committee, after critical investigation and evaluation of the facts before it, found the honourable member guilty of the said offence and therefore recommended his suspension with immediate effect in compliance with Section 59 (4) and (5) of the party’s constitution indefinitely.”
Umar’s suspension, effective from November 25, 2024, bars him from participating in any PDP activities.
This move could widen divisions within the party, particularly as the allegations against him involve associations with a minister who has been perceived as controversial within PDP circles.